$750 budget, preferably prebuilt, could someone help me choose?
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With the downfall of AMD, I'm curious as to if I should buy a different branded video card.
Original graphics card I was going to purchase: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004[/url]
Games looking to play:
Payday
L4D2
CSGo
CSS
TF2
Sleeping Dogs
Gmod
GTA4
FoC
Just Cause 2
New Specs:
[img]http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/9022/compxs.png[/img]
These are reaaaaaaaly bad for the price. You could build some of these for like $300-500 if you wanted. Let me check if there are any respectable models available.
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Actually, Newegg one is okay. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227444[/url] is probably better. FYI it's much better to build it yourself if you possibly can (you can! It's not that hard)
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227444[/url] and [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227449[/url] are the only two I've found that are [I]close[/I] to decently priced. The first one has a bit worse graphics card, a 500gb hard drive and has Windows 7. The second has a better graphics card and has a 1tb hard drive, but also has Windows 8. Honestly I'd say let someone give you a part list, but if you would rather get a prebuilt (some people aren't comfortable doing it themselves [that's what she said]) then that's okay too. But you have to remember that shipping costs are going to destroy your wallet if you're in Hawaii, probably close to $70 for it.
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Both will run all of those games well at high with your resolution, though. Except for maybe GTA4, but that doesn't really run well on anyone's computer because it's a bad console port.
Thanks guys, I don't think I need PhysX anyway. I'll come to a decision soon.
Could anyone actually offer me a parts list, I'm interested in it.
When I looked at pretty much the exact parts for the $750 one, it came to $625. That's including the low quality stuff they cheap out on though as well. Let me get you a build real quick though.
[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;38391490]When I looked at pretty much the exact parts for the $750 one, it came to $625. That's including the low quality stuff they cheap out on though as well. Let me get you a build real quick though.[/QUOTE]
$625 sounds perfect, I really appreciate the help.
[img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59389727/111.PNG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59389727/112.PNG[/img]
All great quality and reliable parts, a bit of a compromise between the two prebuilts. HD 7850, 1TB hard drive, and Windows 7. The i3-3220 is a much better and less power hungry performer than any of the AMD desktop CPU's except for the eight core ones that are twice the cost and that draw three times the power. This is a good budget build with a nice upgrade path. Not sure about shipping costs but it'd probably be the same as the prebuilts anyways.
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[QUOTE=Midget576;38391537]$625 sounds perfect, I really appreciated the help.[/QUOTE]
That $625 included some really poor quality things and I also forgot to add Windows 7 haha
[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;38391554][img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59389727/111.PNG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59389727/112.PNG[/img]
All great quality and reliable parts, a bit of a compromise between the two prebuilts. HD 7850, 1TB hard drive, and Windows 7. The i3-3220 is a much better and less power hungry performer than any of the AMD desktop CPU's except for the eight core ones that are twice the cost and that draw three times the power. This is a good budget build with a nice upgrade path. Not sure about shipping costs but it'd probably be the same as the prebuilts anyways.
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That $625 included some really poor quality things and I also forgot to add Windows 7 haha[/QUOTE]
So where can I order this?
Newegg. I'll get you the url of each item, hold on.
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Optical drive - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151256[/url]
Case - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075[/url]
Hard Drive - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840[/url]
Graphics Card - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004[/url]
Power Supply - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027[/url]
RAM - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178382[/url]
Motherboard - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157304[/url]
Processor - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116775[/url]
Operating System - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986[/url]
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Oh I completely overlooked that you already had a hard drive, if you want to take the new one off the list then you're down to $643 for the rest.
[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;38391663]Newegg. I'll get you the url of each item, hold on.
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Optical drive - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151256[/url]
Case - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075[/url]
Hard Drive - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840[/url]
Graphics Card - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004[/url]
Power Supply - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027[/url]
RAM - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178382[/url]
Motherboard - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157304[/url]
Processor - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116775[/url]
Operating System - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986[/url]
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Sorry, but I've got a couple more questions.
How can I tell if my hard drive would be compatible, could I have them both installed, and where is a good place to learn how to build computers? I've never installed a computer from scratch before.
Oh I completely overlooked that you already had a hard drive, if you want to take the new one off the list then you're down to $643 for the rest.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls[/media]
Tells you everything you need to know about building it, I suggest watching all three parts and then watch part two a few more times over to really get a feel for the building process. If you could post a picture of your current hard drive's connectors on the side, that'd be great help.
[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;38391764][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls[/media]
Tells you everything you need to know about building it, I suggest watching all three parts and then watch part two a few more times over to really get a feel for the building process. If you could post a picture of your current hard drive's connectors on the side, that'd be great help.[/QUOTE]
I'm uploading the pictures now, but they aren't very high res. I found the model of my hard drive though. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145233[/url]
Yep, any SATA hard drive will work. Although, it may be a good idea to get a new hard drive anyways depending on the age of that one. To be safe, it would probably be in your best interest to get a new hard drive and back up everything on your current hard drive to that until your current one fails.
[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;38391989]Yep, any SATA hard drive will work. Although, it may be a good idea to get a new hard drive anyways depending on the age of that one. To be safe, it would probably be in your best interest to get a new hard drive and back up everything on your current hard drive to that until your current one fails.[/QUOTE]
This is a cheaper build, skimming off the parts I don't need. Thanks for the help! If I can find a way to repay you, I'll try. (Probably not soon though, this build is hurting my wallet :P)
[img]http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/9022/compxs.png[/img]
Just be sure that everything will fit in your case! You don't want to get your parts only to find that the case you already have won't contain the glory of your new computer!
And while I'm flattered by the offer, I don't think I'd accept anything. If you look through the PC Building subforum, I've been helping people for a good part of the past 10 months for nothing other than the enjoyment of knowing someone else is getting an excellent computer. Don't worry about it man!
[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;38392094]Just be sure that everything will fit in your case! You don't want to get your parts only to find that the case you already have won't contain the glory of your new computer!
And while I'm flattered by the offer, I don't think I'd accept anything. If you look through the PC Building subforum, I've been helping people for a good part of the past 10 months for nothing other than the enjoyment of knowing someone else is getting an excellent computer. Don't worry about it man![/QUOTE]
I need to stop saying "last question", because I have another. I just took out the dvd burner thing from my order since my tower still has a working one, do I need to keep it in my order? And can I remove the power box from the order, heres the specs for my current one:
[url]http://www.silentpcreview.com/article592-page1.html[/url]
[IMG]http://www.silentpcreview.com/files/images/antec-su380/psu3.jpg[/IMG]
(According to Amazon)
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.9 x 3.4 inches ; 3.5 pounds
Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
ASIN: B000KQ3QQY
Item model number: EA380
If the dvd drive you currently have also uses a SATA connector then yes you can use that. The power supply however I'd get a new one anyways. Yours is enough power, but it's aging and you wouldn't want to run the risk of it taking your new parts with it if it dies.
You do need the new PSU, if you want to get the prices down, you can.
Switch your RAM to [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=[/url]
and if you want to use a mail in rebate you can get [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-fx785aznfc[/url]
The Sapphire has a $15 MIR as well, the other reason why I chose it is because dual fan cards are generally cooler/quieter.
[QUOTE=Shadaez;38392221]You do need the new PSU, if you want to get the prices down, you can.
Switch your RAM to [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=[/url]
and if you want to use a mail in rebate you can get [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-fx785aznfc[/url][/QUOTE]
Whats the difference between these two?
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178382[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=[/url]
There's no difference other than the price after the rebate for the Crucial RAM.
my bad, didn't notice it had two fans, I just saw the tiny picture and it looked like the standard model
[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;38392263]There's no difference other than the price after the rebate for the Crucial RAM.[/QUOTE]
I'm already getting $8 off with another rebate, so I'll pass. I end up with paying an extra dollar. But thanks anyway Shadaez.
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